Bilingual PR Account Manager

We are currently looking to recruit a Bilingual PR Account Manager to join our team at KBS Communications, the candidate should have an established understanding of how PR agencies operate in the UAE. She/He should have good media relations with UAE media and industry influencers, social media planning/management, excellent writing skills in Arabic and English, alongside the ability to solve complex problems, a commitment to quality and persistence is also vital for the position.

Key responsibilities:

• Manages and implements the public relations and communication activities
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, journalists and clients

Key activities:

• Contribute to the strategy design and articulation of projects
• Develop and manage project plans and effectively communicate plans and progress to clients
• Work independently or manage a team of juniors to deliver outstanding outcomes
• Set own priorities and juggle competing demands
• Build strong client relationships and a network of contacts
• Develop and challenge ideas
• Solve problems and seek new ways of doing things to improve quality and output
• Maintain a strong network of journalists